Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burgee
Noun
/ˈbɜːrdʒi/
Definition
A burgee is a distinctive flag used to indicate a yacht’s nationality or to represent a yacht club.
Examples
- The yacht proudly flew its burgee as it sailed through the harbor.
- At the regatta, each team’s burgee was displayed prominently on their sailboats.
Meaning
Usually rectangular or swallow-tailed, a burgee serves as a form of identification for vessels, often displaying specific colors or emblems.
Synonyms
- Flag
- Ensign
